The Connected Parent Blog

Welcome to The Connected Parent Blog.

This is a space where I share stories from my own parenting journey—woven with the tools, insights, and gentle mindset shifts that have helped my family and the families I’ve supported over the years.

Here, you’ll find neuro-affirming, connection-focused parenting strategies—rooted in real-life experience, shaped by self-discovery, and grounded in deep compassion.

Because parenting a neurodivergent child or teen isn’t just about what we do.
It’s about who we are becoming—
as parents, yes,
but also as whole people with needs, longings, and wounds of our own.

Reparenting ourselves, healing our nervous systems, and reclaiming our identity beyond the role of “parent” are all part of this work. You’ll notice those threads throughout the blog, alongside reflections on burnout, low-demand parenting, and living in rhythm with our children and ourselves.

Please note: I write from lived experience—as a parent, an educator, and a fellow human walking this path—not as a therapist or medical professional. My words are informed by the brilliant research and advocacy of professionals in this field and the wisdom of the families I have the privilege to support.

I hope you find something here that feels like a soft place to land.
If a post resonates, I’d love to hear from you—your stories, thoughts, or even just a quiet knowing “me too.” Feel free to share what’s helpful with other parents or loved ones who may need it.

We’re in this together.

T x

Autistic Burnout Care and Recovery

Things Parents of Neurodivergent Kids in Burnout Wish Others Would Understand

Parenting a neurodivergent child or teen in burnout is one of the hardest experiences any parent can go through. Every day is filled with challenges that many outsiders struggle to comprehend. From meltdowns and shutdowns to our children’s needs for constant emotional co-regulation, as parents we often find ourselves exhausted, overwhelmed, and misunderstood. Here are […] Read more…

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The Crushing Weight of Parenting Through Autistic Burnout

Parenting a neurodivergent child or teen can be challenging, but when your child is in autistic burnout, the pressure can feel relentless. Burnout impacts the entire family, and the sheer weight of managing it all can leave parents feeling isolated, overwhelmed, and exhausted. Understanding these pressures and addressing them is crucial for your child’s recovery […] Read more…

Understanding Monotropism

Strategies For Protecting Your Autistic Child from Burnout. As a parent of an Autistic child or teen, understanding the unique ways their brain processes information can be incredibly helpful in giving them the support they need and protecting them from Autistic Burnout. One such concept is Monotropism—a term that refers to a person’s ability to […] Read more…

The Neurodivergent Family Toolbox

How To Keep Your Relationship Alive As Partners While Co-Parenting Neurodivergent Children

Many parents whom I work with struggle with getting on the same page with and nurturing their relationship with their partner while co-parenting their neurodivergent children, especially when they or their children are in burnout. Parenting is one of the hardest and most complex jobs we will ever do as a person. We are literally […] Read more…

Understanding Autistic Burnout

How To Protect Your Child’s Emotional And Mental Well-being Trigger warning – this blog contains mention of self-harm and suicidal ideation; reader discretion is advised. My children’s teenage years were not easy (for them and for me). I have a fairly good memory of what it was like to be a teen, and I knew […] Read more…

Understanding RSD in ADHD

Learn How Understanding RSD (Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria) Can Help You To Support Your Child (And Yourself) The emotional experience that served as an undercurrent of my childhood was hypervigilance. I can recall constantly scanning the people around me for signs of disapproval. Checking in with my mother hundreds of times a day to see if […] Read more…

Understanding Autistic Meltdowns And Shutdowns

How Understanding Autistic Meltdowns and Shutdowns Can Help You To Support Your Child (And Yourself) Autistic meltdowns and shutdowns are an unavoidable part of the autistic experience. They are an autistic person’s body’s way of supporting them when their nervous system is overwhelmed. Meltdowns and shutdowns are a necessary release to help the autistic person’s […] Read more…

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